Used Stand Up Counterbalances for Sale

A counterbalance forklift is a forklift with extra weight in the rear of the machine to balance loads as they are lifted into place. The weight can come from either the engine, or from metal plates added to stabilize the machine. Counterbalance forklifts usually have no extending arms, but move the load directly. Counterbalance forklifts often come in three-wheeled varieties allowing for a smaller turning radius. These machines are usually compact, and designed for warehouse use in constricted spaces. In a stand up counterbalance forklift, the driver operates the machine from a standing position. The forklift is built with a platform that allows the operator to step on and off quickly, rather than a cab with a seat. If the operator must leave the machine often to pick product, a stand up model may be preferable to one in which the operator sits. In contrast, stand up counterbalance forklifts tend to have lower speeds than sit down models. If being able to move large numbers of orders quickly is the prime concern, a sit down counterbalance forklift may be preferable. There are several manufacturers of stand up counterbalance forklifts, including Mitsubishi, Toyota, Raymond, and Crown. Since they are most often intended for warehouse or indoor use, stand up counterbalance forklifts are usually powered by electric engines, rather than diesel or gasoline.

A large item like a Stand Up Counterbalance typically requires a step-deck trailer. You can expect to pay $1,000 to move a Stand Up Counterbalance up to 300 miles.

Like other construction and warehouse equipment, lifespans for forklifts are measured in operational hours rather than years as different companies have highly different uses for their machines. A forklift that is carefully operated and well-maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommendations can easily last 10,000 hours in normal service. Many manufacturers advertise longer service lives. Thus, Doosan claims that its forklifts can easily reach 12,000 hours of service, and some Toyota forklifts reach 20,000 hours of service. The key point in selecting any used forklift is to check its operational history, and its maintenance record to determine how, and how harshly, it was worked, and how attentively it was kept up.